INS Androth
– By Pratik The India Navy commissioned INS Androth, the second vessel of the Arnala-class of Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASW-SWC) on October 6, 2025. This state-of-the-art submarine hunter…
INS Nistar – India’s Indigenous Diving Support Vessel (DSV)
This is Weapon-O-Pedia coverage for INS Nistar. Weapon-O-Pedia, is an initiative by Alpha Defence aimed at creating a credible, easy-to-understand reference platform for all weapon systems, including aircraft, ships, guns,…
India’s Nuclear-Powered Attack Submarines (SSNs): A Long-Awaited Project Finally Cleared
In a significant move to bolster its maritime capabilities, the Indian government has approved a ₹40,000 crore project to construct the country’s first two nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSNs). This long-stalled…
Was L&T-Navantia’s S80 used as a Pawn in P75-India ?
In this third and final article of the series, we question whether Larsen & Toubro and Spain’s Navantia, with their Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) system on the S-80 submarine, were…
P75I : Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems: Strategic Acceptance or Tactical Gamble?
In the first article of this series, we explored how Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS), after initially backing out, made a last-minute decision to re-enter the Indian Navy’s tendering process for…
Decoding the Risks of Project 75I: Part 1
This article is the first of a three-part series analyzing the potential risks associated with India’s Project 75I submarine program. The Indian Navy’s operational readiness may be delayed by over…
Why Indian Navy needs “AIP based Submarine”
The Indian Navy’s ambitious plan to procure 24 conventional submarines by 2030 has been hindered by significant delays, resulting in the acquisition of only 6 Kalvari class submarines thus far.…
INS Vikrant
INS Vikrant: India’s Indigenous Aircraft Carrier The INS Vikrant is a testament to India’s maritime capabilities, representing the country’s journey towards self-reliance in naval technology. As India’s first indigenous aircraft…